FUN, 5 DAYS A WEEK
WE OFFER A WIDE RANGE OF PROGRAMMES AND ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE BETWEEN THE AGES OF 8 AND 19
Browse the timetable below to see which group and times suit you best. Follow the links to get more information and find out how to get involved. We also run a special timetable for the school holidays.
All our sessions are led by qualified Youth Workers, Tutors and Coaches that hold an enhanced DBS check. Every youth session is overseen by a member of our leadership team ensuring the high-quality delivery of our services and activities. All of our youth sessions and activities are fully accessible.
Download our Programme here
WATCH THIS SPACE
Easter Holiday 2019
8th April - 22nd April 2019, from 10:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m
Children aged 8 - 13 are invited to join us for a range of stimulating and fun activities. Offering a varied and programme there's something for everyone.
Young people aged 13 - 16 are invited to join us for all the usual favourites and more. Explore London, learn new skills and make new friends.
FREE HOT LUNCHES ARE AVAILABLE daily, on a first come first served basis. Please note that places for lunch go quickly and are usually fully booked by 11:00 a.m.
Places are limited so please secure your FREE place by emailing your details to info@avenues.org.uk or calling 0208 969 9552.
DJ SWIVO is back...
DJ Swivo and guests are back at the Avenues hosting our Under 18's Easter Party.
When: 18th April 2019
Time: 7:00 PM - 11:30 PM
SECURITY TIGHT (SIA BADGE HOLDERS) No search No entry
Please note that this event will be filmed
For more information or to reserve a ticket visit Everbrite (tickets available from 10:00 am on the 12th April)
The Zone
More fun, more activities and best of all ... More time
As of the 23rd April 2019, our After School club will be extending its offer to 5 days a week. Starting at 3:30 children and young people aged 8 - 13 years old will be able to attend until 6:00 p.m. Please note that places are limited and a number of spaces are reserved for referrals from youth professionals and schools.
Graffiti Kings
Working in partnership with PALS (formally known as Westminster Sports Unit) and Graffiti Kings the Avenues will be making their mark on the boarding around the Jubilee Sports Centre. This once in a lifetime opportunity to work with some of the most well-known graffiti artists from in and around London will be happening during the Easter Half Term. If you are aged 12 - 16 and art, graffiti or spray painting is your thing, then this is one not to be missed.
TUESDAY
GIRLS ONLY GROUP
Currently 4:00 p.m - 6:30 p.m
New time from 23rd April 2019
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m
Lead Youth Worker: Jo
Cooking - Experience the enticing and tasty culinary world of food. Explore healthy cooking with a twist
Dance - Dance lessons for beginners, contemporary, street dance, ballet and jazz 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm (8 - 13-year-olds)
Dance - Contemporary, Jazz, Dance Fusion & Street Dance. Professional dance coach. 5:00pm - 6:00pm (All dance abilities welcome - 14 - 18 year olds)
Arts & Crafts - customise bags and t-shirts, create beautiful smelling candles, bath bombs, slime, soaps, painting and clay modelling.
Health and Wellbeing workshops
Girls Football 4:30 - 5:30
Trips and Outings
Awards and certificates
Quiet space to study with computers and printers available
Chill and listen to music with your friends or watch a movie
WEDNESDAY
THE ZONE AFTER SCHOOL CLUB
The Zone will be extending its offer to 5 days a week from the 23rd April 2019
Monday - Friday from 3:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Lead Youth Worker: Ethan
Current time: 3:30 p.m - 5:30 pm
Age: 8 - 13 years
Tea Time 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm - (We promote healthy eating)
ACTIVITIES 4:30 - 5:30
121 Reading support - Will you be our reader of the month and win a prize?
Team Sports
Workshops - Health and Wellbeing, MIND, Stay Safe Project
Arts & Crafts
Radio-come along and learn how to present and produce your own radio show. Your family and friends can tune in via Avenues Radio
Secondary Zone - Transition space for young people aged 11 - 13. Offering enrichment projects, leadership skills with London Youth and the BBC Young Reporters, emotional support, mentoring and help with homework and exams
THURSDAY
THE ZONE AFTER SCHOOL CLUB
The Zone will be extending its offer to 5 days a week from the 23rd April 2019
Monday - Friday from 3:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Lead Youth Worker: Jo
Current time: 3:00p.m - 5:30 pm
Age: 8 - 13 years
Tea Time 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm join us for a healthy snack (We promote healthy eating)
ACTIVITIES 4:30 - 5:30
Football and various sporting activities with London Sports
Workshops - Health and Wellbeing, Stay Safe Project
Cooking - learn how to make quick and healthy snacks with the occasional naughty treat
Computers
Arts and Crafts - painting, clay modelling, sewing, journaling, soap, bath bomb, slime and candle making
Secondary Zone - Transition space for young people aged 11 - 13. Offering enrichment projects, leadership skills with London Youth and the BBC Young Reporters, emotional support, mentoring and help with homework and exams
FREE Guitar lessons with MUSICUS. Guitars are provided -4:30 - 6:30
http://www.musicusuk.com
FRIDAY
SENIORS
Ages 13 - 19, 6:45pm – 9:00pm
Lead Youth Worker: Wayne
CAN YOU HANDLE FREESTYLE FRIDAYS AT THE AVENUES?
Freestyles Fridays offer you a fun packed evening of social opportunities that encourage you to have fun with your friends in a safe and productive setting. Staffed by qualified youth workers, tutors and coaches we offer young people full access to what will prove to be a fantastic night.
ON OFFER
Minibus Pick and drop off - As from April we offer a pickup service within a 1-mile radius of the youth club. For the most vulnerable young people, our driver will drop you straight to your door (parts of this service are referral only, please email info@avenues.org.uk) for more information.
In the Kitchen - Throughout the month; weeks 1&2 drop in cooking sessions, week 3 Cooking Club with Pattie and Punch (enrol now as places are limited) Last Friday of the month pop up cafe, delicious food available for sale to young people under 18 years old. COMING IN MAY -SAV'S @ AVES
In the Recording Studio - OFFERING YOUNG PEOPLE SOME AMAZING OPPORTUNITIES & EXPERIENCES. Run by industry professionals spending time in our studio will bare some rewarding surprises!
In the Sports Hall - Football with DS Football Academy - 7:00 - 8:30
In the Games Room - Chill with your friends and smash your mates at Fifa on our large projector screen. Also on offer table tennis, pool, music, table football and online access as well as FREE wifi.
Design, Cut and Print - This is an outstanding design programme where young people are supported to design their own brand, be creative and express themselves through fashion.
Driving and Hazard Perception Test available - come along and prepare for your test, practice as much as you like to ensure you pass first time.
SATURDAY BOOSTER
UNDER 15's
1:30pm - 4:00pm
Worker in Charge: Ethan
Cooking Club, 2:00pm - 3:45pm (enrollment required)
Judo Classes for beginners, red and yellow belts - 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Homework and Learning support English, History, Key Stage 1-5, SAT’s, Phonics, B-Tech, GCSE’s, Mathletics, Hegarty Math & Specific School Projects, Reading and Creative Writing.
Young people are supported by Teachers and volunteers - Mrs McNeish BEd (HON) Miss Brandi Robin BEd (HON) Volunteers: Yasmin
Games Room with Pool, PS4, Table Tennis and more
Indoor and outdoor Football
Arts and Crafts
Trips
SATURDAY
AVENUES JUDO CLUB
Satellite Club for Moberly
Stars
Members of the British Judo Association,
Head Coach: Sensi Basil Dawkins, classes delivered by Ethan Caprice
Ages 8 - 15 year olds,
Classes run from 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Saturday Judo sessions for young people funded by Everyone Active
CLASSES ARE FREE
The Avenues will provide you with a Judo jacket and belt, you just need to wear something comfortable (no jeans)
FUN, FRIENDLY AND FIT
Judo is a fun activity where children and young people don’t have to be particularly sporty. Targeting young people aged 8 - 15 we run classes for different abilities where they can develop their skills with others who know as much as they do and want to have fun and learn.
Learning the art of Judo can help with:
self-discipline
confidence
concentration
fitness
flexibility and a more positive attitude?
All young people wishing to take part in a Judo session are required to complete a short Health & Safety induction
LYDFORD YOUTH CLUB
Every Wednesday and Friday
Children and young people aged 8-15 years old
6:15pm – 8:30pm
Youth Workers Wednesday
Marcus & Candice
Youth Workers Friday
Candice and Ethan
Cooking
Games, PS4, Table Tennis
Arts and Crafts
Football
Judo
Numeracy, Literacy and Homework Support
Or just come along to listen to music, watch a movie or hang out with your friends in the youth room.
Please note that these youth sessions are for (but not exclusive to) children and young people that live on the Lydford Estate.
MUSICUS GUITAR PROGRAM
FREE GUITAR LESSONS EVERY THURSDAY AND FRIDAY
Classes are for children and young people aged 8 - 13 years of age
4:30 - 5:30 5:30 - 6:30
Guitars will be provided
For more information contact the Avenues on 0208 969 9552 or visit http://www.musicusuk.com
KITCHEN SOCIAL
Providing hot meals to our members during the half term and holidays
Funded by the Mayor Fund for London we will be providing hot and healthy meals to children and young people aged 8 - 16 during the school half terms and holidays.
Kitchen social is a project that promotes volunteering by both young people and adults to ensure that the service that we provide and the volunteering experience is first class.
if you are interested in volunteering at the Avenues and becoming a part of our Kitchen Social team, please contact carola@avenues.org.uk or call 0208 969 9552.